United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international agreement on Human rights for people with disabilities.

It means that most countries in the world have agreed to protect the rights of people with disabilities and makes sure that people with disabilities rights are protected by law so that people with a disability can enjoy full equality in all elements of their life.

Below you will find a full easy read report which explains what the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is, why it matters and how it is going.

If you have any questions or need help to understand what this means you can get in touch with our Family Support Team either by emailing familysupportservice@dsscotland.org.uk or call 0300 030 2121.